Femara 2.5mg Tablet
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Product introduction
Femara 2.5mg Tablet helps treat breast cancer in post-menopausal women. It may be used alone or with other treatments, such as surgery or radiation. It can also be used in patients with advanced breast cancer to stop the tumor from spreading to other parts of the body.
Femara 2.5mg Tablet is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through the menopause.
Femara 2.5mg Tablet is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through the menopause.
Uses of Femara Tablet
Benefits of Femara Tablet
In Treatment of Breast cancer
Femara 2.5mg Tablet relieves the symptoms of breast cancer such as breast lumps, bloody discharge from the nipple, or changes in the shape or texture of the breast. It works by altering the production of those hormones in the body that are essential for the growth and spread of breast cancer. It may also interact with other hormones or have a direct effect on cancer to stop its growth.
Side effects of Femara Tablet
Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if you’re worried about them
Common side effects of Femara
- Night sweats
- Bone pain
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Weight gain
- Hot flushes
- Edema (swelling)
- Flushing (sense of warmth in the face, ears, neck and trunk)
- Diaphoresis
- Bone fracture
- Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
- Joint pain
- Back pain
- Weakness
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- Osteoporosis
- Joint inflammation
How to use Femara Tablet
Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Femara 2.5mg Tablet may be taken with or without food, but it is better to take it at a fixed time.
How Femara Tablet works
Femara 2.5mg Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It works by decreasing the amount of estrogen (natural female hormone) produced in the body. This decrease in estrogen can slow down or stop the growth of some breast cancers that need estrogen to grow.
Safety advice
Alcohol
SAFE
Consuming alcohol with Femara 2.5mg Tablet does not cause any harmful side effects.
Pregnancy
UNSAFE
Femara 2.5mg Tablet is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby.
Breast feeding
UNSAFE
Femara 2.5mg Tablet is unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Data suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby.
Driving
UNSAFE
Femara 2.5mg Tablet may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur.
Kidney
SAFE IF PRESCRIBED
Femara 2.5mg Tablet is safe to use in patients with kidney disease. No dose adjustment of Femara 2.5mg Tablet is recommended.
However, there is limited information on the use of this medicine in patients with end stage kidney disease. Please consult with your doctor.
However, there is limited information on the use of this medicine in patients with end stage kidney disease. Please consult with your doctor.
Liver
CAUTION
Femara 2.5mg Tablet should be used with caution in patients with liver disease. Dose adjustment of Femara 2.5mg Tablet may be needed. Please consult your doctor.
What if you forget to take Femara Tablet?
If you miss a dose of Femara 2.5mg Tablet, take it as soon as possible. However, if it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular schedule. Do not double the dose.\n
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Quick tips
- You have been prescribed Femara 2.5mg Tablet for the treatment of breast cancer.
- It can be taken with or without food.
- Do not drive or do anything requiring concentration until you know how Femara 2.5mg Tablet affects you.
- It may cause increased sweating and hot flushes. Try to keep cool by wearing light and airy clothes.
- Your doctor may monitor your cholesterol level and bone mineral density (BMD) regularly as Femara 2.5mg Tablet can alter their levels.
- Do not take Femara 2.5mg Tablet if you are pregnant or breastfeeding
Fact Box
Chemical Class
Diphenylmethane Derivative
Habit Forming
No
Therapeutic Class
ANTI NEOPLASTICS
Action Class
Aromatase inhibitor
Patient concerns
User feedback
Patients taking Femara 2.5mg Tablet
Once A Day
100%
What are you using Femara Tablet for?
Breast cancer
82%
Others
18%
How much was the improvement?
Excellent
59%
Average
33%
Poor
8%
What were the side-effects while using Femara 2.5mg Tablet?
No Side Effec*
33%
Fatigue
17%
Increased swe*
17%
Hypercholeste*
17%
Hot flashes
8%
*No Side Effect, Increased sweating, Hypercholesterolemia (high cholesterol)
How do you take Femara Tablet?
With or witho*
46%
With food
46%
Empty stomach
8%
*With or without food
Please rate Femara 2.5mg Tablet on price
Expensive
56%
Average
36%
Not Expensive
8%
FAQs
Why have I been prescribed Femara 2.5mg Tablet?
Femara 2.5mg Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It is generally prescribed to treat breast cancer in women who no longer have periods, either due to menopause or after surgery or chemotherapy.
How does Femara 2.5mg Tablet work?
Femara 2.5mg Tablet is also known as an anti-estrogen drug. It is called so because it acts by reducing the production of estrogen in your body by blocking the enzyme aromatase, which is responsible for the production of estrogen. Estrogen stimulates the production of certain types of breast cancer in your body. These cancers are called "estrogen-dependent cancers". Reducing the production of estrogen may prevent cancer from growing.
For how long should I take Femara 2.5mg Tablet?
If the breast tumor is in the advanced stage or has spread to other parts of the body, it is recommended that you continue taking Femara 2.5mg Tablet till the tumor shows progression. In cases where Femara 2.5mg Tablet is given after tamoxifen (another anti-estrogen used for breast cancer) or surgery, it should be given for 5 years or until the tumor comes back, whichever is first. It can also be given as a sequential treatment; 2 years of Femara 2.5mg Tablet followed by 3 years of tamoxifen.
If I am taking irbesartan to control my blood pressure, can I take Femara 2.5mg Tablet?
Yes, you can take irbesartan and Femara 2.5mg Tablet together. However, be careful and keep a regular check on your blood pressure since Femara 2.5mg Tablet may increase your blood pressure. Consult your doctor in case you have problems controlling your blood pressure.
Does Femara 2.5mg Tablet affect vision?
Although it is very uncommon, Femara 2.5mg Tablet may cause a cataract. So, if you experience blurred vision or eye irritation, consult your doctor immediately.
My friend who is taking Femara 2.5mg Tablet often sweats a lot. Is it because of Femara 2.5mg Tablet?
This could be a sign of hot flushes which is a very common side effect of Femara 2.5mg Tablet. It happens due to decreased estrogen levels. The frequency of hot flushes reduces once your body adjusts to Femara 2.5mg Tablet. However, in some people, the flushes and sweats may continue during the treatment and stop a few months after the treatment finishes. You can consult your doctor who will provide you a remedy if it is very bothersome.
What are the serious side effects of Femara 2.5mg Tablet?
The serious side effects do not occur in everyone and very few people experience them. The serious side effects of Femara 2.5mg Tablet include stroke, angina, heart attack, blood clotting, cataract, osteoporosis, and severe skin reactions.
Does Femara 2.5mg Tablet cause bone loss?
Femara 2.5mg Tablet may cause thinning or wasting of your bones (osteoporosis), which is due to the decrease in estrogen levels in your body. Your doctor may decide to measure your bone density (a way of monitoring for osteoporosis) before, during and after treatment.
Can I take Femara 2.5mg Tablet for induction of ovulation in anovulatory infertility?
As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Femara 2.5mg Tablet is restricted for use in induction of ovulation in anovulatory infertility.
Why have I been prescribed Femara 2.5mg Tablet?
Femara 2.5mg Tablet is an aromatase inhibitor. It is generally prescribed to treat breast cancer in women who no longer have periods, either due to menopause or after surgery or chemotherapy.
How does Femara 2.5mg Tablet work?
Femara 2.5mg Tablet is also known as an anti-estrogen drug. It is called so because it acts by reducing the production of estrogen in your body by blocking the enzyme aromatase, which is responsible for production of estrogen. Estrogen stimulates the production of certain types of breast cancer in your body. These cancers are called "estrogen-dependent cancers". Reducing the production of estrogen may prevent the cancer from growing.
For how long should I take Femara 2.5mg Tablet?
If the breast tumor is in advanced stage or has spread to other parts of the body, it is recommended that you continue taking Femara 2.5mg Tablet till the tumor shows progression. In cases where Femara 2.5mg Tablet is given after tamoxifen (another anti-estrogen used for breast cancer) or surgery, it should be given for 5 years or until tumor comes back, whichever is first. It can also be given as a sequential treatment; 2 years of Femara 2.5mg Tablet followed by 3 years of tamoxifen.
If I am taking irbesartan to control my blood pressure, can I take Femara 2.5mg Tablet?
Yes, you can take irbesartan and Femara 2.5mg Tablet together. However, be careful and keep a regular check on your blood pressure since Femara 2.5mg Tablet may increase your blood pressure. Consult your doctor in case you have problems controlling your blood pressure.
Does Femara 2.5mg Tablet affect vision?
Although it is very uncommon but Femara 2.5mg Tablet may cause cataract. So, if you experience blurred vision or eye irritation, consult your doctor immediately.
My friend who is taking Femara 2.5mg Tablet often sweats a lot. Is it because of Femara 2.5mg Tablet?
This could be a sign of hot flushes which is a very common side effect of Femara 2.5mg Tablet. It happens due to decreased estrogen levels. The frequency of hot flushes reduces once your body adjusts to Femara 2.5mg Tablet. However, in some people the flushes and sweats may continue during the treatment and stop a few months after the treatment finishes. You can consult your doctor who will provide you a remedy if it is very bothersome.
What are the serious side effects of Femara 2.5mg Tablet?
The serious side effects do not occur in everyone and very few people experience them. The serious side effects of Femara 2.5mg Tablet include stroke, angina, heart attack, blood clotting, cataract, osteoporosis and severe skin reactions.
Does Femara 2.5mg Tablet cause bone loss?
Femara 2.5mg Tablet may cause thinning or wasting of your bones (osteoporosis), which is due to the decrease in estrogen levels in your body. Your doctor may decide to measure your bone density (a way of monitoring for osteoporosis) before, during and after treatment.
Can I take Femara 2.5mg Tablet for induction of ovulation in anovulatory infertility?
As per the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Femara 2.5mg Tablet is restricted for use in induction of ovulation in anovulatory infertility.
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A licensed vendor partner from your nearest location will deliver Femara 2.5mg Tablet. Once the pharmacy accepts your order, the details of the pharmacy will be shared with you. Acceptance of your order is based on the validity of your doctor's ℞ and the availability of this medicine.
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